"I'm a strong supporter of the U.S. government, actually," the lead singer of Fond du Lac punk/metal band U.S.D.F. said.

His politically and socially charged lyrics and even his band's name, which is a reference to an upside down flag, might lead some to believe otherwise, however.

"I don't believe in the things (the government) is doing in our names," Anthony explained, adding that while he supports the country, he still wants to point out when the government is morally wrong.

"Most people look at my lyrics and they think they're actually offensive, but I guess most people think the truth is offensive," Anthony said.

And the band's name? Anthony said an upside down flag is a distress signal and is not disrespectful to the flag or the country.

"It has nothing to do with anarchy or anti-government," he said.

Instead, it's a signal from citizens that something isn't right, he said.

When the band started in the late 1990s, the members were "just a bunch of young punks who weren't even really trying to have a statement," Anthony said.

After a three-year hiatus from 2003 to 2006, when Anthony had moved to California, the band reunited in 2006 with a new lineup and a new dedication and drive to make a statement.

"I'm really pleased with the lineup we have now," Anthony said. "We fit really tightly together. The band (members) are my best friends."

Some of the band's biggest influences come from their friends in the Fond du Lac music scene like Offend Your Friends and Rictus Grin, Anthony said.

"Fond du Lac has a really good punk scene," Anthony said. "We're all good friends."

With only a demo release so far, the band is looking forward to releasing its first CD, titled "E Pluribus Unum In God We Crust." The band wrapped up recording earlier this summer and is now working on mixing and mastering the songs before releasing the CD this fall.

You will like our band if you also like: "The Fond du Lac music scene or the punk scene in general," Anthony said.